Employees scared of Covid-19
The Omicron variant shot active cases to the moon with current numbers raising more than 50,000. Undertandably, many employees fear
Validity of non-compete clauses
May employees be prohibited from joining direct competitors? Let’s discuss.
Regular Employment Contract
1. Summary ▪ A regular employment contract is an employment arrangement between an employer and a regular employee wherein the
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No at-will employment
At-will employment is neither recognized nor permitted under Philippine Labor Law. What is at-will employment? At-Will employment is when an
Critical workdays after holidays
.. Summary ▪ Non-payment of holiday pay for being absent on a declared critical workday is contrary to labor law.
Consequences of illegal dismissal
Consequences of illegal dismissal 1. Concept The following are the possible consequences for illegal dismissal: 1) Full Backwages 2) Reinstatement
Quitclaims, waivers, and releases
Quitclaims, waivers, releases (collectively referred herein as “quitclaims”) are legal documents signed by employees who absolve their employees from any and all liability
Ban on direct-hiring for overseas employment 101
Summary ⦁ Employers, whether local or overseas, are prohibited from hiring Filipino workers for overseas employment. ⦁ There are exceptions.
“Ghosting coasting” employees
“Ghosting coasting” refers to new-hires who stick around for the first few pay then disappears afterwards no longer reporting for
Labor Standards
Service Incentive Leave
Summary ▪ Service incentive leaves are given to employees who may want to take a leave from work and still
Holiday Pay
Holiday pay is an additional pay during regular holidays, whether or not work was rendered by a covered employee. Summary
FAQ: Premium pay
The following are the most frequently asked questions and their answers. What is a premium pay? A premium pay is
Due Process
Lawyer’s transfer attended with bad faith
The employee – a Lawyer hired as an Assistant Vice-President and Head of the Pensions Department – filed a case
Just Causes
Summary ▪ Just causes are grounds for termination of employment due to employee violations. ▪ The employer is justified dismissing
Closure or cessation of business
Summary ▪ Closure of a business or undertaking due to business losses is the reversal of fortune of the employer
Pre- and Post- Employment
Project Employment Contract
Email as employment contract: Is it valid under PH Labor Law
Certificate of employment
Seafarers question quitclaims after receiving payment
Medical representative tricked into resigning and signing a quitclaim
Cases: Resignation
Labor Relations
Duty to bargain
CBA terms
Labor organizations
Unfair labor practices
Legitimate labor organizations
Certification election
Private Security
Compressed Workweek
Summary ▪ Compressed workweek refers to one where the normal workweek is reduced to less than six (6) days but
Contractor or Subcontractor
Summary ▪ A contractor or a subcontractor is registered with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) as legitimate job
Contractor’s employees
Summary ▪ The employees of a contractor or a subcontractor may be deployed personnel or administrative personnel. ▪ The contractor’s
Statutory benefits (Private Security)
1. Coverage of benefits Security guards and other private security personnel are entitled to not less than the following benefits
DO-174 Contracting
Contractor’s employees
Summary ▪ The employees of a contractor or a subcontractor may be deployed personnel or administrative personnel. ▪ The contractor’s
Contractor or Subcontractor
Summary ▪ A contractor or a subcontractor is registered with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) as legitimate job
Labor-only Contracting
Summary ▪ Labor-only contracting is prohibited. ▪ It refers to an arrangement that violates the laws and regulations on contracting
Principal in Contracting
Summary ▪ Principal is the one who farms out or outsources a job or work in a contracting and subcontracting
Overseas Employment
Ban on direct-hiring for overseas employment 101
Summary ⦁ Employers, whether local or overseas, are prohibited from hiring Filipino workers for overseas employment. ⦁ There are exceptions.
Management Prerogative
Time, Place, and Manner of Work
1. Summary ▪ Time, place, and manner of work is a management prerogative. ▪ Manner of work includes working methods
Transfer of Employees
1. Summary ▪ Transferring of employees is a management prerogative. ▪ There are jurisprudential guidelines for a valid transfer. ▪
Management Prerogative
1. Summary ▪ Management prerogative is the inherent right of the employer to regulate all aspects of employment. ▪ There
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Duty to bargain
Substantial evidence rule
Publication of separated employees
Webinar: Salary during lockdowns
Non-resident alien employees
DOLE Inspection Report
Solo Parent Leave
Statutory benefits (Private Security)
Serious misconduct
Duty detail order (Private Security)
Just Causes
Selection and hiring of employees
Holiday Pay
College dean loses benefits and privileges after transfer
Regular Employment Contract
Critical workdays after holidays
Clearance process
Certificate of employment
Work from Home 101
Equipoise rule
Just Cause Procedure
